Smog checked & certified in about 20 minutes.
A STAR-certified, test-only smog station on Magnolia Ave. Walk-ins are welcome — booking holds your spot so you skip the line, then we send your certificate straight to the DMV.
- FREE hand car wash next door when you pass
- STAR-directed vehicles — add $5
- Trucks, SUVs & mini-vans priced at write-up
- In and out in about 20 minutes
Walk-ins welcome — booking holds your spot so you skip the line.
Straight pricing, no surprises.
We test every kind of vehicle — gas, hybrid, diesel, out-of-state and STAR-directed. Prices below are the smog test; the $8.25 state certificate is added only when your vehicle passes.
Trucks, SUVs, mini-vans, diesel, and out-of-state vehicles are quoted at write-up — the price depends on the vehicle and the type of inspection the DMV is asking for. Present any coupon at the time of write-up. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover & cash.
+ FREE Hand Car Wash
Reserve a time & skip the line.
No payment online — you pay in person when you're here. Booking just holds your spot so you're first up when you pull in.
You're on the books!
We'll see you then — here's what we've got:
Need to change it? Just call (619) 562-3204.
Get your stickers
on the spot.
Skip the DMV line. We're a full registration desk for cars, boats, RVs and ATVs — walk out with your tags the same day.
Magnolia Smog · STAR Certified — 8931 N Magnolia Ave, Santee
Free car wash with your smog inspection.
We share the lot with Magnolia Car Wash next door. Get your smog checked and drive off with a fresh, 100% hand wash on the house.
Most cars and light trucks. Ask at write-up for details.
Three steps. You're back on the road.
A test-only station means we test — we don't do repairs — so there's no upsell and no conflict of interest. Just a clean, fast inspection.
Book online
or just walk in
Pick a day and time to skip the line, or drop by any day we're open — walk-ins are always welcome.
Drive in & get tested
Our certified techs run the STAR inspection on state-standard equipment. Most cars are done in about 20 minutes.
Certificate sent to the DMV
When you pass, your certificate is transmitted to the DMV electronically — nothing for you to mail or drop off.